Agricultural Land Restoration Crew Member
Core
Executes agricultural land restoration program objectives to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land, improve production, and restore historic ecosystems using nature-based solutions.
Role type
Field operations crew member (agricultural land restoration)
Builds
Rehabilitated agricultural land and restored ecosystems for the City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks.
Domain
Agriculture + Environmental restoration
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical endurance (8-10 hours/day outdoors), Operation of power tools (chainsaws, weed whips, PERC machines), Invasive species management (herbicide application, prairie dog removal), Fence and irrigation infrastructure maintenance, Native seed collection and sowing, Safe vehicle operation (pickup trucks, trailers), Team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience building/maintaining agricultural fences, Mechanical and chemical weed management, Native plant species identification
Technologies
Chainsaws, PERC machines, Backpack sprayers, Power augers, Pickup trucks
Responsibilities
Conduct noxious and invasive plant species management including herbicide applications; Conduct prairie dog removal using PERC machines; Install and maintain agricultural fences, gates, and culverts; Maintain/construct/run flood irrigation ditches; Collect and sow native seed; Operate power tools and vehicles safely; Communicate daily work plans with team leaders.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC